VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Energy: Prices

Asked by Gareth SnellLabour (Co-op)Department for Business and TradeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 129214

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what plans he has to consult with British Chambers of Commerce on the design of future energy cost mitigation policies.

Answered by Chris McDonald

The Government is committed to working closely with industry to support business competitiveness and mitigate energy costs and regularly meets with business representative organisations, such as the British Chambers of Commerce.

The design of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme has been informed by ongoing engagement with stakeholders, including the recent consultation on scheme eligibility and open consultation on regulatory changes and scheme delivery.

The British Industry Supercharger and the Energy-Intensive Industries Compensation Scheme will both be reviewed this year. I encourage the British Chamber of Commerce and others to engage with the upcoming public consultation.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim